Videos tagged with Warrior Treasures

This video features Pieta Greaves, Conservation Coordinator, discussing her favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition at the Royal Armouries. The exhibition showcases over one hundred items from the Staffordshire Hoard, with two highlighted pieces being presented for the first time in Leeds. The video also promotes an upcoming Evening Lecture by Pieta Greaves and an exhibition conference featuring world-renowned experts, with links provided for event details. The Staffordshire Hoard is owned by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council and is currently undergoing a major archaeological research project.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Lead Curator Henry Yallop discussing his favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition. The exhibition showcases over one hundred artifacts from the Staffordshire Hoard, many displayed for the first time. Yallop highlights the significance of these treasures in understanding Anglo-Saxon military and social history. The video also mentions the ongoing archaeological research project funded by Historic England and the ownership of the hoard by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Information about the exhibition and a related conference is provided.

This video showcases the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold of the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. It highlights intricate Anglo-Saxon discoveries, particularly fittings from swords and seaxes (single-edged knives), adorned with gold, silver, and semiprecious gems. The exhibition emphasizes the high quality of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship. Visitors can see these historical artifacts up close this summer.